Whenever an accident occurs due to the negligence of one or more parties, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit to recoup the accident victim’s damages. However, “accident” is a broad term that can be used to describe anything from a motor vehicle crash to a workplace accident. Any situation in which one party suffers serious injuries—physical or mental—as a result of a dangerous or catastrophic situation may...
After a serious accident where one party’s negligence led to severe injury or death for someone else, calling a lawyer to discuss your options is a good idea. Some people might assume hiring an attorney is financially out of the question and don’t want to add hefty legal bills on top of what are often already hefty medical bills and wages lost due to the injury and recovery. However, the notion of heavy out-of-pocket legal costs after an...
Any attorney can take a case to trial, but trial lawyers specifically undergo additional client advocacy training and tend to spend a good deal more time in the courtroom than other attorneys. Especially in regard to truck accidents, it is important to seek out a trial attorney if there is any sense that you are unlikely to receive a fair settlement from the insurance provider or trucking company without going to court. This is unfortunately more...
Is it necessary to contact an attorney after every car accident? No, of course not, but you might be glad you did, even if you don’t end up needing the services of the attorney.
If you are involved in a car accident that does not result in injury, or involves minor injuries that resolve within a short period of time, or other cases with injuries that are not substantial, you may not need an attorney.
However, it is important to understand that...